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How PPE litter is making the plastic pollution in oceans even worse
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May 13, 2022
According to a new study an estimated 260 million disposable face masks ended up in the garbage in Metro Vancouver in 2021. UBC Professor Rashid Sumaila discusses the impact of all that plastic waste on our oceans, and other waterways.
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How PPE litter is making the plastic pollution in oceans even worse04:56 | May 13, 2022
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Health Matters: Neurodiverse backpack program helps people access tourist attractions03:56 | June 12, 2025
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Workshop helps improve air quality with DIY air purifiers04:38 | June 12, 2025
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Calls for safety crackdown in downtown Victoria04:07 | June 12, 2025
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Huddle Up with the BC Lions: Successful home opener04:18 | June 11, 2025
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Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland marks 65 years of mentoring girls and young women05:13 | June 9, 2025
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Ken Sim’s first trip to Ottawa04:34 | June 8, 2025
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BC Lions set for home opener as CFL season kicks off04:44 | June 7, 2025
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Weekend Tee: 4th annual BC Women’s Open04:53 | June 7, 2025
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Portugal Day celebrated with food, and family fun04:17 | June 7, 2025
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International Hemochromatosis week05:05 | June 7, 2025
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The challenges of sheltering unhoused seniors04:44 | June 7, 2025
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Breweries concerned over steel & aluminum tariffs04:21 | June 7, 2025
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How will One Canadian Economy bill impact B.C.?02:30 | June 6, 2025
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Global BC Curious Minds: Innovative app helps protect bird populations01:39 | June 6, 2025
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Man arrested after car driven into Pacific Coliseum01:10 | June 6, 2025
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Wellness Wednesday: Benefits of nature immersion04:19 | June 4, 2025
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How PPE litter is making the plastic pollution in oceans even worse04:56 | May 13, 2022
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Health Matters: Neurodiverse backpack program helps people access tourist attractions03:56 | June 12, 2025
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Workshop helps improve air quality with DIY air purifiers04:38 | June 12, 2025
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Calls for safety crackdown in downtown Victoria04:07 | June 12, 2025
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Huddle Up with the BC Lions: Successful home opener04:18 | June 11, 2025
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Wellness Wednesday: Practical Tools for Modern Dads04:52 | June 11, 2025
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BIV: EV sales in Canada plummet over last year02:24 | June 11, 2025
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Traffic Tips: Safe driving in roadside work zones03:19 | June 10, 2025
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TikTok skin care trend targeted toward tweens and teens04:26 | June 10, 2025
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B.C.’s 2025 wildfire season forecast04:06 | June 10, 2025
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How PPE litter is making the plastic pollution in oceans even worse
Description
May 13, 2022
According to a new study an estimated 260 million disposable face masks ended up in the garbage in Metro Vancouver in 2021. UBC Professor Rashid Sumaila discusses the impact of all that plastic waste on our oceans, and other waterways.
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